Recent developments include Forum’s launch of a news presence in Sioux Falls, several TV anchor moves, and an NFL scheduling oddity.
Author: Jon Ellis
Winter Storm Knocks Down KDLO Tower in South Dakota (Updated)
The winter storm that moved through the Plains knocked down a 1,700-foot TV tower in northeastern South Dakota.
FCC Monitor: Battles for New FM Signals Include Bible Vs. Bible Dispute
Recent FCC activity includes more filings over several dueling applications for new FM stations as well as a non-update on a long-running effort to add a new signal in the Omaha area.
Weekly Log: New WPR Morning Host, New Mpls. TV Meteorologist
This week’s developments include a new Morning Edition host in Wisconsin, a new TV meteorologist in Minneapolis, and the passing of a longtime broadcaster.
Data Dump: Nerdy Things You Might Not Have Known About Legal ID’s
For as often as the subject of legal identification comes up in radio and TV discussions, there still a lot of obscure provisions that get little attention.
Civic Media Buys Madison-Market Station
Civic Media is buying the Madison-market AM station and FM translator that already carry the company’s programming.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Petitions to Deny New Stations; Ontario FM’s Sale OK’d
Recent filings include several petitions to deny new FM stations that have been identified as tentative selectees. Meanwhile, the CRTC has approved a northwestern Ontario radio sale.
Off Topic: Being Insulted by Spotify’s “Wrapped”
I was enjoying my personal music chart from Spotify’s “2022 Wrapped” until the report hit me with an insult. No, I don’t want to stick to familiar favorites.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV Moves; Two Satellite TV Retrans Disputes
This week’s developments include numerous arrivals and departures in both radio and TV, as well as two major retransmission consent disputes.
Data Dump: When Stations Flipped to All-Christmas
The perception that Christmas gets earlier and earlier every year isn’t true, at least when it comes to radio. Check out how this year’s All-Christmas radio flips in the Upper Midwest compare with last year.